ECOLOGY AND DIVERSITY OF APHIDS: A REVIEWSushila, Naveena Denodia, U.V.S. Teotia and Seema KumariAbstract Plant lices are tiny, soft-bodied arthropod insects which feed on sap of plants. Aphids are another name forthese insects. They are members of the Aphidinae subfamily. Aphids fall into 60 genera and have roughly400 species globally. In India, there are 25 genera with 125 species of aphids, while Uttarakhand (plains tovery high altitudes) has 4 genera with 125 species of aphids. There are 65 different types of aphids, with thegenus Aphidius having the most species overall. Aphids are greatly harming horticulture fruits andvegetables as well as agricultural crops. Temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions affectits outbreak. Aphids are tiny, soft-bodied, viviparous, parasitic insects that lack wings and have wax secretingtubes on their abdomens. They can stunt plant growth, create plant galls, spread viral diseases toplants, and deform leaves, buds, and flowers. They have an impact on both plants, such as roses, lilies, andmarigolds, as well as fruits and vegetables including mustard, cabbage, peas, potatoes, and beans. Themountainous area lacks data on the variety, ecology, and inventory of aphids. So an effort has been madeto review the aphids diversity in India. |